Greek Word Study

The meaning of “μηδέ”

Understanding mēdé reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

neither, nor (yet), (no) not (once, so much as). - but not, not even - in a continued negation, nor

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G3366

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

μηδέ

Phoneticmay-deh'

Transliterationmēdé

Grammar Code

G:PRT-N+G:CONJ

Greek, Particle, Neuter

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neither, nor (yet), (no) not (once, so much as). - but not, not even - in a continued negation, nor

Scripture References

49 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 10:14	“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.” Word: μηδέ (mēdé)
John 14:27	“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Word: μηδέ (mēdé)
1 Corinthians 10:8	“Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.” Word: μηδέ (mēdé)
Colossians 2:21	“(Touch not; taste not; handle not;” Word: μηδέ (mēdé)
2 Timothy 1:8	“Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;” Word: μηδέ (mēdé)